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Paul Sargent (formerly Alfred Sargent) Appreciation Thread
Those were good times for us shoe folks. And that for sure was a steal of a price :) (I suppose one of Paul Sargent's pilot prices during their revamp?) Also, while it's a fair point to discuss the new pricing, I'm not sure it's reasonable to say Sargent have "pulled a Church's" on this one...- Christian GV.
- Post #3,643
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Norman Vilalta shoes
That first picture frames so well the curves and balance of the last and why the 1202 is truly fantastic. That is one of the most beautiful pair of oxfords I’ve ever seen. Here’s a long overdue Vilalta-post from his trunk show in London, May 7th: Shoefie, clockwise from 12: Corthay...- Christian GV.
- Post #45
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only
+1000 for that natural patina👌- Christian GV.
- Post #18,939
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only
Pebbles on cobbles. Alfred Sargent Cambridge into their fourth year and aging nicely- Christian GV.
- Post #18,934
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only
London grain is also worth considering. Looks amazing on e.g. EG Galway. Adding to the thread today with x-post from Norman Vilalta appreciation thread. The ‘Decon Chukka’ boot on leather sole, in the living room. Can’t wait for their first outing as soon as the snow melts 😁- Christian GV.
- Post #18,786
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Norman Vilalta shoes
Hello hello gents. Mine arrived only 3 days after my last post, I can’t believe how DHL express just delivers the best logistics year after year. Anyway. Decon chukka in full suede eye candy: In daylight they look so kind and gentle, yet very elegant. Then comes the night and they want...- Christian GV.
- Post #37
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Norman Vilalta shoes
Soon receiving the Decon chukka that @ViaSartoria posted above, in full suede uppers by CF Stead and NV staff craftsman Jin Nagasaki’s suede patina. Photo courtesy of Nagasaki from their atelier aka. ‘Kitchen’. Stoked! More photos to come when they arrive.- Christian GV.
- Post #34
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Paul Sargent (formerly Alfred Sargent) Appreciation Thread
AS lasted trees. Have you had luck with yours? I have an issue with mine, where the metal hardware is extruding from the side. I tried pushing it back with a screwdriver, however it popped out again when inserting the tree. Have you ever experienced the same? How do you fix these things? Any...- Christian GV.
- Post #3,509
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Norman Vilalta shoes
Brilliant review and great choice @brax Hope you’ll share photos of your 1202 shoes here when you receive them! ? @E. coli Love those boots! ? Seeing your photos I thought I’ll add to the great vibe here and post from visiting in March 2020. Traveled to discuss 3D patina shoe care, ended up...- Christian GV.
- Post #24
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Norman Vilalta shoes
Some incredible make ups posted in this thread. Just stunning! Here's the 'Pierre' loafer which were MTO via Maison Degand:- Christian GV.
- Post #17
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only
Playground day with toddler. Alfred Sargent Cambridge in Mahogany scotch grain, 87 last, ageing nicely :)- Christian GV.
- Post #16,408
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only
SoH Field boots out on the garden field today. Utah leather performs well with a little Pure Polish Water resistant cream ?- Christian GV.
- Post #16,394
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Paul Sargent (formerly Alfred Sargent) Appreciation Thread
Looking forward to Paul Sargent’s new venture, I was so intrigued I just had to pull the trigger: Good as new Alfred Sargent Exclusive Line ‘Ramsey’ on the 99 last in UK 6.5, from UK based pre-worn shop Abbot’s Shoes. I’m only used to the 87 in UK 6, so I was surprised to find the 99 last...- Christian GV.
- Post #3,430
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only
First outing of the Sons of Henrey field boot in Dark Brown Utah, unlined shaft, ER last. Very soft. Very comfortable.- Christian GV.
- Post #16,318
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Paul Sargent (formerly Alfred Sargent) Appreciation Thread
Thank you very much. Cancelled my Pediwear order, now onto Bodiley's for the right size! Might as well share a shot of my Alfred Sargent Cambridge on the 87 last, out in the very wild this morning: Two years of wear now, brushed everyday and conditioned three times a year. It's surprising...- Christian GV.
- Post #3,422
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Paul Sargent (formerly Alfred Sargent) Appreciation Thread
For AS lasted shoe trees, would you recommend choosing the same size or go one better with a half size up for a more snug shoe tree fit?- Christian GV.
- Post #3,417
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Another Spanish Shoe brand - Yanko
I went directly to Yanko's factory in Inca and was fortunate to meet the logistics manager Francesco and the factory employees there. I can't believe how nice they were throughout the whole visit. Amazing hospitality. Picked up 3 pairs: Black swept-back single monk on 962 last, size UK 6 Testa...- Christian GV.
- Post #986
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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**The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**
Welcome to StyleForum! Some shoe makers sell shoes with only crust leather, e.g. Yanko Shoes and can be acquired at patine.pl (link to patine.pl crust shoes). Or you can contact shoe makers directly. There are three main brands for leather dye. French brand Saphir, and American brands Fiebings...- Christian GV.
- Post #22,055
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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**The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**
Black Vernis Rife from Saphir is made specifically for that. Great product. If you can't get your hands on it... The easiest available solution would be Black parade gloss from Kiwi! Clean with damp cloth and apply 2 or 3 tiny layers (less is more). Brush vigorously between layers until it...- Christian GV.
- Post #21,995
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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**The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**
@JE_FR88 Very good questions! I usually don't dip the chamois, but shoe shining is all about personal preferences so it's not non-sense, not at all. When polishing with a wet cotton cloth, the advice is to very sparingly dab just a tiny bit of wax on the cotton cloth before applying. I've tried...- Christian GV.
- Post #21,975
- Forum: Classic Menswear